Weather predictions even 2 hours before the race start are irrelevant due to the climate in brazil. We weren't expecting ANY q1 rain yesterday and it fell. As long as there are clouds in the sky, you can get rain.

My weather service predicted rain between 12.30 and 13.00. For today it says drizzle.

I think people are making out the championship to be a lot closer than it actually is. The only way Alonso can win is if something happens to Vettel, and if Alonso actually manages to beat drivers in faster cars on merit.

I think people are making out the championship to be a lot closer than it actually is. The only way Alonso can win is if something happens to Vettel, and if Alonso actually manages to beat drivers in faster cars on merit.

Yes, Alonso only chance is a Vettel DNF, but if Vettel do have a DNF he has a very good chance to finish 3rd.

I think people are making out the championship to be a lot closer than it actually is. The only way Alonso can win is if something happens to Vettel, and if Alonso actually manages to beat drivers in faster cars on merit.

Alonso does not need to beat those faster cars on merit, they tend to do a great job of beating themselves with reliability and other problems. While on paper the two McLarens and Webber could lock out the podium in the case of a Vettel DNF, it is more likely than not that one of the three will not have a problem free race.

I think people are making out the championship to be a lot closer than it actually is. The only way Alonso can win is if something happens to Vettel, and if Alonso actually manages to beat drivers in faster cars on merit.

Pure bollocks. In cas smth happens to Vettel and if Alonso doesn't beat the other drivers on merit but because the other drivers crash/retire then he is still WDC.

Alonso does not need to beat those faster cars on merit, they tend to do a great job of beating themselves with reliability and other problems. While on paper the two McLarens and Webber could lock out the podium in the case of a Vettel DNF, it is more likely than not that one of the three will not have a problem free race.

Is that really the case? Haven't the McLarens and Red Bulls finished most races this season, despite the various mishaps?

Pure bollocks. In cas smth happens to Vettel and if Alonso doesn't beat the other drivers on merit but because the other drivers crash/retire then he is still WDC.

I'm only pointing out the fact many are making this championship battle to be closer than it actually is when you look at the probabilities...

Is that really the case? Haven't the McLarens and Red Bulls finished most races this season, despite the various mishaps?

Alonso finished on the podium most races since Barcelona. The only exceptions are:- Canada (bad tyre strategy)- Hungary (lack of pace)- Spa (first lap accident)- Suzuka (first lap accident)And the reason why he is almost always on the podium even without having a car with top 2 pace is that at least one McLaren and/or Red Bull usually has problems, or Button and/or Webber are simply too slow in some races.

I think people are making out the championship to be a lot closer than it actually is. The only way Alonso can win is if something happens to Vettel, and if Alonso actually manages to beat drivers in faster cars on merit.

Right! I'm about as relaxed today as I was in 2007 because I just can't see it happening. It'd be great - no doubt - but I'm not going to be severely disappointed if it doesn't work out.

That said, I'll be cheering on Ferrari and Alonso until the fight is over.